Beyond NYU: From taking pics to serving coffee
Tisch alum Cesar Vega told WSN how he made his lifelong love for coffee into a career.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, News Editor
Beyond NYU: Exploring Asian American identity in film
Tisch alum Katarina Zhu shared her journey from acting to launching her own film and working with long-time friend, actress Rachel Sennott, to bring the project to life.
Othmer slow on post-flood reimbursements, students say
Residents are left confused about the process to claim damages through NYU and say the university has offered minimal support after the Nov. 6 flood.
Beyond NYU: Bringing activism to the kitchen
GSAS alum Bryant Terry spoke to WSN about his passion for food activism and how it fuels his aspirations in writing and art.
Beyond NYU: Turning life’s errors into humor
Gallatin alum Sam Morril spoke with WSN about transforming his childhood obsession with comedy into a real career.
College Dems vs. Reps debate canceled last-minute
Student Life representatives indefinitely postponed the debate two days before it was set to take place, citing “interfering events.”
2 Othmer floods leave students stranded
Pools of water covered the Brooklyn residence hall’s lobby and first seven floors.
Beyond NYU: Leaving Caltech for a career in journalism
Journalism grad Niko McCarty told WSN how he turned a Substack following into a biotechnology publication after the pandemic shut him out of the lab.
NYU updates login system, students left unimpressed
The university says it is taking steps to safeguard user data, but some students remain skeptical of its effectiveness.
Beyond NYU: From playing the game to building the game
Tisch alum Zeke Virant spoke to WSN about transitioning from music to game design, building “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” and the importance of community in his work.
Beyond NYU: When 5 music majors combine forces for a ‘good time’
After forming during its time at NYU, Stolen Gin told WSN about how it leveraged TikTok to enhance its visibility.
NYU Law launches climate justice lab
Students can provide legal counseling to communities facing systemic inequalities exacerbated by the Trump administration’s rollbacks on environmental funding.
Beyond NYU: For Ocean Vuong, ‘literature is always political’
GSAS alum and award-winning author Ocean Vuong spoke to WSN about his new novel and how he approaches the classroom as an NYU professor.
NYU Law reinstates Federalist Society event
The Oct. 7 discussion with a pro-Israeli activist was initially canceled due to “security” concerns, sparking criticism from a free speech watchdog organization.
UHall suites recover from flooding
Hundreds of students evacuated the residence hall last Thursday, when a third-floor pipe burst flooded two suites and the downstairs Dunkin’.
Beyond NYU: Bringing artists’ stories alive is a ‘dream’ for this Grammy Museum executive
From being a Bob Dylan fan to helping guide the museum’s development, Lynne Sheridan spoke to WSN about her journey of crafting its public programs from scratch.
Contract faculty rally for visa security
At its first demonstration of the semester, NYU's full-time faculty union demanded administrators sponsor H-1B visas and green cards amid a federal attack on immigration.
Scholars talk immigration uncertainties at CAS and Wagner panels
Experts and attorneys discussed the implications of shifting immigration policy on student activism, legal processes and students’ academics at discussions on Tuesday and Thursday.
Beyond NYU: A guide on how to manage Ben & Jerry’s with ‘heart’
NYU Law alum Jeff Furman told WSN how he met the founders and made social justice a core part of the ice cream company.
Part-time faculty union calls for paid family leave
NYU’s adjunct faculty union, currently halfway through its contract, delivered a letter demanding paid family leave to President Linda Mills on Monday.
Beyond NYU: Breaking into R&B with her Sudanese culture
Clive Davis alum Safa Elzbir spoke to WSN about her journey from pre-med to performing, and how her heritage inspired her to become an artist.
Student gov’t to establish food pantry at Tandon
NYU’s Student Government Assembly approved the nearly $60,000 proposal at its first official meeting of the academic year.
Beyond NYU: ‘Create more connectivity,’ says the former national transportation secretary
NYU Law alum Anthony Foxx talked about the U.S. transportation system as a “cultural statement” and advice for young people looking to serve in public policy.
Club Fest chaos continues despite new crowd control rule
Congestion concerns resurfaced at this semester’s Club Fest despite new ticketing regulations that seemingly confused students.
Longtime transportation official appointed Wagner dean
Polly Trottenberg spoke with WSN about how her decadeslong career in the transportation sector will shape her leadership as a first-time university administrator.
NYU bolsters legal team amid ‘challenging’ environment
The appointments of Trevor Morrison and Mathew Varughese follow a slew of legal threats from the Trump administration, as well as lawsuits over the university’s responses to protests and data security concerns among students.
Student reports stolen mezuzah, to be investigated as antisemitic hate crime
The student was given a new mezuzah from the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life after the incident was reported to NYU’s Campus Safety department.
Beyond NYU: From classical piano performances to AI DJ sets
Tisch alum Senaida Ng spoke to WSN about breaking traditional notions of electronic music and incorporating new technology in their art.
Summer recap: What you missed at NYU over the past few months
A new degree program with the London School of Economics, a petition signed by more than 1,600 alumni and more summer news to get you up-to-date.
Students and faculty call for divestment from Israel at Bobst
Members of the on-campus group Shut it Down NYU occupied the library’s 12th floor, where they criticized administrators for allegedly retracting an agreement to disclose the university’s investments.
Students protest Tandon ties to Israeli military weapon manufacturers
Members of NYU’s Students for a Democratic Society criticized Tandon hosting General Dynamics, a military contractor that makes weapons for Israel, at its career fair in October.
NYU to expand science and tech footprint at 770 Broadway
The university is set to rent over 1 million square feet of office space above the Wegmans location on Astor Place.
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
Members of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine also noted the destruction of the majority of Gaza’s educational infrastructure amid Israel’s ongoing siege of the region.
‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
At the debate, student representatives from both clubs spoke on foreign affairs, gun control policy and voter ID laws.
Review: Halsey embraces darkness in ‘The Great Impersonator’
Halsey is sick of impersonating. Instead, she is here for a reckoning.
Review: FINNEAS sparks a new era of soft rock
This singer, songwriter and producer's sophomore album reflects a new level of artistic depth that comes with heartbreak.
Review: Katy Perry’s feminist vision for ‘143’ falls short
In an attempt to boomerang back into the main pop scene, Perry delivers a lackluster tracklist despite its 2010s-pop sensibilities and all-star features.
Review: Fred again.. strikes a new chord with ‘ten days’
The acclaimed producer’s new album offers a rare look into his personal journey, offering a sabbatical from his signature style.
Review: ‘Ripley’ is a haunting tale of fate and midlife crises
The newest adaptation by Academy-Award-winning director Steven Zaillian and starring Andrew Scott is an immersive neo-noir fever dream.
Review: In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ Godzilla is nowhere to be found
The newest installment of the MonsterVerse franchise is a try-hard successor of “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
Review: ‘Expats’ stumbles upon modern Hong Kong
The high anticipation for A24 director Lulu Wang’s portrayal of the Asian metropolis doesn’t seem to be given enough air time — but her efforts shine through.
